Exhibitions and records of works of art
Prince Albert recognised the importance of photography to record and document notable exhibitions and works of art
AFTER HIPPOLYTE PAUL DELAROCHE (1797-1856)
'Horace Vernet'
1857-58Albumen print? | RCIN 2160766
Photograph of a drawing by Paul Delaroche, created in 1836. This head-and-shoulder portrait of Horace Vernet (1789-1863) depicts the artist facing a quarter to the left and gazing at the viewer. He wears a cravat around his neck and tucked inside the collar of his jacket.
Creator(s)
After Hippolyte Paul Delaroche (1797-1856) (artist)
Robert Jefferson Bingham (1825-70) (photographer)
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
